32 Stunning Prom Hairstyles You Can Actually DIY

On prom night, you deserve to feel next-level gorgeous — from your freshly pedicured toes to the top of your head (no crown required). Read on for cool hairstyles for any vibe, from edgy knotted styles to super-romantic updos.

On prom night, you deserve to feel next-level gorgeous — from your freshly pedicured toes to the top of your head (no crown required, thanks). Read on for cool hairstyles you'll be excited to create yourself, from edgy faux undercuts to super-romantic updos.

Oh, and if you're still hunting for the perfect prom dress, check out these 100 stylish steals.

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Perfect Loose Bun

How to get the look:

Step 1: Pull your hair into a loose ponytail, and secure it with an elastic at your crown. Twist and wrap your hair into a messy bun, then loop the ends through the elastic.

Step 2: Run your fingers through the front of your hair to loosen it from the elastic and create texture. Slide your *sparkliest* headband into place 2 inches from your hairline.

Step 3: Slide a second shimmery headband 3 inches behind the first one, allowing hair to bump up between the bands. Then slay.

Kathryn Wirsing

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Teased Half-Up

How to get the look:

Step 1: Tease the top section of your hair (from your ears upward).

Step 2: Brush your bangs back and secure the top section at the back of your head with a pin or sparkly clip.

Step 3: Use a 1" curling iron to curl the bottom section, then tease for added texture.

Step 1: Part your hair on your left side. Start French braiding to the right of the part across your hairline, pulling in pieces from underneath the braid for an inside-out look.

Step 2:Braid down to behind your ear, then gather the remainder of your hair in a low, textured pony.

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Twisted Mohawk

How to get the look:

Step 1: Make four ponytails down the back of your head.

Step 2: Twist each pony around the others.

Step 3: Secure the ends with bobby pins.

Step 4: Hairspray the look in place.

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Ribbon Braid

How to get the look:

Step 1: Dab a pea-size amount of pomade onto dry hair.

Step 2: Take a long ribbon and wrap it around your head like a headband.

Step 3: Braid your hair to the side, working in the ribbon as you go.

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Faux Undercut

How to get the look:

Step 1: Part your hair on one side.

Step 2: Create a tight cornrow braid on one side using all the hair below the part.

Step 3: Use a bobby pin or clear hair elastic to secure the braid at the nape of your neck.

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Bold Bubbly Pony

How to get the look:

Step 1: Apply a texturizing cream all over, then slick back hair into a ponytail. Secure tightly with an elastic.

Step 2: Tease your entire pony with a rattail comb — this will give it the body to create the big bubbles.

Step 3: Wrap an elastic around the center of the ponytail, then wrap another elastic 3 inches from the ends. Fluff out the hair in between the elastics to create the bubble shape.

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Double-Knotted Updo

How to get the look:

Step 1: Apply a dollop of volumizing cream through damp hair for grip, then give hair a rough blow-dry for texture.

Step 2: Divide hair horizontally at the back of your head and form two ponytails. (Position one a little higher than the other.)

Step 3: Twist each pony into a messy bun, and secure with pins. Finish with hairspray for all-night hold. For a romantic accent, slip floral clips into your knots and let them peek out.

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Fishtail Braid

How to get the look:

Step 1: Spritz a conditioning spray all over dry hair for shine, then create a side part.

Step 2: Braid hair into a fishtail, starting 2 inches from the hairline opposite the side part: Working with two sections of hair, pull a skinny strand of hair from the outside of the left section and add to the righthand section. Repeat on the opposite side. Continue until you get to the ends, then secure with a leather band.

Step 3: Pull out the sides of the braid slightly to give the braid a messy boho feel.

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Sparkly Pins

How to get the look:

Step 1: Run a flat-iron slowly over 2-inch sections of hair to create a super-sleek pin-straight look

Step 2: Make a deep part on one side. Spritz hair with a flexible hairspray to create a nonslip base for the pins.

Step 3: Place the pins on the side opposite your part, starting 2 inches from the center of your head and ending right above your ear. Alternate small and large pins for maximum impact. Spritz again with hairspray for extra hold.

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Pretty Waves

How to get the look:

Step 1: Create beachy waves by spritzing a texturizing spray all over towel-dried hair, then letting it air dry.

Step 2: Make your waves fall nicely by running a flat-iron over 2-inch sections above the ears. Straighten your bangs, and pin back one side of your hair with a cute clip.

Step 3: Finish with a smoothing cream on the ends for added definition and shine.

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Polished Pony

How to get the look:

Step 1: Apply a smoothing product to damp hair and blow-dry, using a round brush.

Step 2: Go over 1-inch sections of hair with a flat-iron for sleekness. Flick your wrist under at the ends to give them a slight bounce.

Step 3: Gather the top three-quarters of hair into a high pony. Secure with a hooked elastic. (It will save you from bumps!) Wrap a small piece of hair around base to cover it.

Step 4: Brush the and the loose section of hair together, blending them into one long seamless cascade.

Step 2: Make a deep side part and sweep the front of your hair across your forehead to the opposite side.

Step 3: Roll section into a loose twist and bobby-pin behind your ear. Finish by gathering the rest of your hair into a messy bun and securing with an elastic.

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Pinned Curls

How to get the look:

Step 1: Wash your hair, then apply an antifrizz serum before drying with a diffuser. When hair is completely dry, split it into three horizontal sections: one at the crown of your head, one at the back, and one at the nape of your neck. Brush the sides back so that they lie tight and flat against your head, then secure each with a clear elastic.

Step 2: Push the top elastic forward toward your forehead to create a little volume at the front. Take the two bottom ponies you created in the first step and bobby-pin the ends over the elastics so your curls cover them.

Step 3: After you pin the ends of your curls over the elastics, pull some strands loose to give your style a softer look. Use a squirt of hairspray on each section that you pin up to make sure all your hair stays in place.

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Curly Undone Bun

How to get the look:

Step 1: Apply a moisturizing curl cream to clean, wet hair. Then blow-dry using a diffuser, scrunching up from ends to roots.

Step 2: Gather your hair into a high pony at your crown and secure tightly with a strong elastic. As you tie the elastic around the final time, leave the ends of hair tucked in to create a small bun.

Step 3: Use an extra dab of curling cream to slick back any loose tendrils that fall down around your hairline. Clip in two barrettes about one inch up from your bun.

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Jeweled Pony

How to Get the Look:

Step 1: Curl your hair using a 2" curling iron and set the style with a strong-hold hairspray.

Step 2: Part your hair, pull all of it (except for the front portion) back into a low pony, then twist it up, leaving two to three inches loose at the ends. Bobby-pin the twisted part of your hair tightly against the back of your head, letting the wavy ends hang.

Step 3: Starting at your part, sweep the front section of hair across your forehead to the other side so it hangs low. Add hairspray for hold, then insert jeweled combs about 3 inches back from your temples, pointing the teeth toward your face.